Islabikes. The forks on most kids' bikes are just dead weight. Last time I checked, the Islabike was knocking on 5lb lighter than the competition (might have been for 24in wheels, but even so, that's a lot). They're not always more expensive, either, and make strong money on ebay, so actual cost of ownership is pretty agreeable.

Islabike is a weight weenie Gaz - you should like it, paint chips easily but the bike is lovely.
Daughter has a hotrock and that is nice too but a bit heavier with the forks.

I've also got miniken's old Trek MT60 sitting in the shed if you want a cheap deal, just needs brakes and some re-building, perhaps a new BB but I've never striped it down. It is heavier though with the pogo stick front sus. But is infinately adjustable (even has 2 pedal holes in each crank) - lasted mK from 7 till 11 - never raced or rallied

Knowing you though, I would recommend a self build with an old hot rock frame - like I did with miniKens 46er.

Islabike is a weight weenie Gaz - you should like it, paint chips easily but the bike is lovely.Daughter has a hotrock and that is nice too but a bit heavier with the forks.

I've also got miniken's old Trek MT60 sitting in the shed if you want a cheap deal, just needs brakes and some re-building, perhaps a new BB but I've never striped it down. It is heavier though with the pogo stick front sus. But is infinately adjustable (even has 2 pedal holes in each crank) - lasted mK from 7 till 11 - never raced or rallied

Knowing you though, I would recommend a self build with an old hot rock frame - like I did with miniKens 46er.

will pm you tonight TK as I could get the bike resprayed- his only requirement is that it be the same colour as kilmarnock hence the kona

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